The city of Worcester, Massachusetts, currently has 4 active clinical trials seeking participants for Diabetes research studies.
FIT-COACH: Fitbit Intervention With Coordinated Health Coaching and PCP Support
Recruiting
In individuals with overweight/obesity, increases in physical activity (PA) can improve metabolic and cardiovascular health, independent of weight loss. However, PA levels are often low in individuals with overweight/obesity, and primary care providers (PCPs) are tasked with addressing this issue. The investigative team developed and successfully piloted integrating a Fitbit program into clinical care, where patients were referred by PCPs, and PCPs could view PA data in the Epic electronic healt... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
04/03/2025
Locations: UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: GLP - 1, Diabetes, Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions, Cardiovascular Diseases
DM-BOOST Para Latinx: a Diabetes Mellitus Program Using Behavioral Economics to Optimize Outreach and Self-management Support with Technology for Latinx Patients
Recruiting
The specific aims of this project are to culturally adapt the DM-BOOST intervention for Latinx patients, usability test 'DM-BOOST para Latinx' to optimize cultural appropriateness and patient engagement and conduct a feasibility evaluation of DM-BOOST para Latinx. These aims will be accomplished via a community-based participatory research approach in collaboration with clinical, community and patient partners. This project will inform subsequent proposals to evaluate implementation of DM-BOOST... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/10/2025
Locations: UMass Memorial health, Worcester, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Continuous Glucose Monitor Use in Pregnancy
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to perform a randomized controlled trial among 180 pregnant women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) comparing continuous glucose monitor (CGM) use to the standard of care of multiple daily fingerstick glucose monitoring and its impact on large for gestational age infants, maternal glycemic control, patient satisfaction, and additional adverse perinatal outcomes.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/26/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Insulin, Pregnancy, High Risk
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit
Recruiting
The aim of the proposed clinical trial is to study the use of the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) within the intensive care unit (ICU) environment. The overall goal is to validate the accuracy and practicality of the Dexcom G7 when used to assess glycemia in critically ill patients.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/30/2024
Locations: UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus